Typhoon "Gaemi": More than 30 deaths in the Philippines

Number of victims is increasing - Typhoon "Gaemi": More than 30 deaths in the Philippines

The number of deaths in the Philippines due to Typhoon "Gaemi" is rising. At least 33 people have died from landslides and floods caused by the severe tropical storm, according to reports from various police stations. In the heavily affected capital city Manila, almost a dozen people reportedly lost their lives.

In the past few days, the water in Manila was meter-high in the streets. However, the water masses have mostly receded now, allowing the full extent of the damages to become clear, eyewitnesses said. Some areas of the capital were inaccessible at times.

Over 210,000 people have been evacuated

According to disaster response agencies, over 1.3 million people in the southeast Asian island nation of the Philippines have been affected by the heavy rains brought by Typhoon "Gaemi," which had already intensified the Southwest Monsoon since July 11. Approximately 210,000 people have been left homeless and have been taken to evacuation centers.

The typhoon had moved away from the Philippines by Thursday and headed towards Taiwan, where there were reported fatalities, and then towards China. Over 150,000 people were evacuated preventively in China.

The Philippines are hit by approximately 20 typhoons every year. The deadliest storm on record, "Haiyan," killed over 6,300 people in November 2013.

1. The unfavorable weather conditions caused by Typhoon "Gaemi" continue to pose challenges, making it difficult for emergency response teams to fully assess the extent of damage in some areas of the Philippines.
2. With the typhoon having moved on, authorities in the Philippines are now focusing on landslide-prone areas due to the wet and unstable ground, warning of potential landslides in case of any further heavy rains.
3. In the aftermath of Typhoon "Gaemi," many households in the Philippines are struggling with food and water shortages, as crops and livestock were badly affected, exacerbated by the disruption of transportation and communication networks.

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